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Gifts Made During a Parent’s Lifetime – Why Proper Documentation is Essential for Legal Clarity and Family Harmony
In Ontario, inter vivos gifts—gifts made by a parent during their lifetime—are often made with love and good intentions. However, without proper legal documentation, these lifetime gifts can lead to serious estate disputes, misunderstandings, and costly litigation after a parent’s...
The Little Mermaid is Back, but Ariel Still Needs a Lawyer, not a Court Composer, or: Ten Possible Ways to Void a Contract
At a recent meeting, Leslie Scott, our Marketing Manger said, if you want to get ‘clicks’, write about something current. In response, Associate Lawyer, Tanya Hewitt said, Ooh! Like the live-action remake of the classic Disney animated film, ‘The Little...
Don’t Forget to Drain the Swamp! – Ten Tips for Keeping a Lid on Litigation Costs
Let’s face it. Litigation is tough. Especially for individuals and small businesses who might not have the money to spend on it. Let’s see…do we finally upgrade from Windows 7, or do we spend all our money on lawyers? Tough...
What can you do when your loved one doesn’t provide for you in their Will?
Did you know that, in certain circumstances, if your loved one doesn’t provide for you in their Will, you can make what is called a “Dependant Support Claim” against their estate? This is an exception to what is known as...
Construction Adjudication
It has now been a little over two years since adjudication and prompt payment came into force in Ontario. To date, adjudication seems to have been the “middle-child” of dispute resolution mechanisms for construction related matters. It’s neither court, nor...
